Nikon P7800 vs Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

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Nikon P7800 vs Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

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1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.2 megapixels
28.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.1 megapixels
25.00mm - 400.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon P7800 advantages over Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Larger lens aperture
f/2.0 vs f/2.8
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
50 mm vs 130 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
399g vs 830g
Lighter weight

Leica V-LUX (Typ 114) advantages over Nikon P7800

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
1 inch vs 1/1.7 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 2.41 vs 1.90 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
More telephoto lens reach
400 mm vs 200 mm
Capture objects farther away
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Higher-res screen
307k vs 230k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
More pixels
20.1 vs 12.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Wider angle lens
25 mm vs 28 mm
Capture more of the scene
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
12.0 fps vs 8.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25000 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality for a 1/1.7" sensor; Versatile 28-200mm eq. lens with fast f/2-4 max aperture; Built-in EVF; Fully articulating LCD; Generous set of physical controls; Built-in flash with wireless support; Standard dedicated hot shoe; Full HD and slo-mo movies.
Slow cycle times and buffer clearing with RAW files; Shallow burst mode buffer; Mediocre autofocus speed and shutter lag; Sluggish UI at times; Slow to switch to movie mode; Optical zoom not supported during movie recording when using manual exposure modes; No built-in Wi-Fi.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon P7700

Nikon P7800

Nikon P7700

$500
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder

$429
1/1.7 inch

Higher-res screen

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Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Nikon P7700

$899
1 inch

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$429
1/1.7 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger lens aperture

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Compared to Pentax MX-1

Nikon P7800

Pentax MX-1

$500
1/1.7 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$399
1/1.7 inch

Higher-res screen
Less shutter lag

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Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Pentax MX-1

$899
1 inch

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$399
1/1.7 inch

Larger lens aperture
Integrated ND filter

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Compared to Canon G16

Nikon P7800

Canon G16

$500
1/1.7 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-camera panoramas

$499
1/1.7 inch

Slower slow-motion
Focus peaking

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Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Canon G16

$899
1 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$499
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

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Compared to Panasonic FZ1000

Nikon P7800

Panasonic FZ1000

$500
1/1.7 inch

Larger lens aperture
Integrated ND filter

$773
1 inch

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

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Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Panasonic FZ1000

$899
1 inch

Faster JPEG shooting

$773
1 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Panasonic FZ2500

Nikon P7800

Panasonic FZ2500

$500
1/1.7 inch

Larger lens aperture
Thinner

$948
1 inch

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

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Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Panasonic FZ2500

$899
1 inch

$948
1 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

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